2023 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Owners Manual

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE407
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408CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR ADDRESS
*If you have purchased this vehicle used or have
changed your address, please provide the
following information and mail to:
FCA US LLC
P.O. Box 21–8008
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Make sure to include the following:
Date of Sale (mm/dd/yy)
Vehicle Indentification Number (17 Character ID
located on top left of the instrument panel)
Exact Odometer Reading
First and Last Name
Phone Number
Street Address, City, State and Zip Code
Email Address
*Applies to US residents only.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Development
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 396Accessory Drive Belt Inspection..................... 342Active Driving Assist System.......................... 152
Active Lane Management System.. 112, 115, 171
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)..... 113, 115, 142Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 347Adding Fuel.................................................... 183Additives, Fuel............................................... 398AdjustDown........................................................... 42Forward....................................................... 42Rearward..................................................... 42Up................................................................ 42Air Bag........................................................... 108Air Bag Operation...................................... 279Air Bag Warning Light...................... 277, 280Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 284Enhanced Accident Response......... 287, 329
Event Data Recorder (EDR)...................... 329Front Air Bag............................................. 280If Deployment Occurs............................... 286Knee Impact Bolsters............................... 284Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 288Maintenance............................................ 288Redundant Air Bag Warning Light............. 278Side Air Bags............................................ 284Transporting Pets..................................... 303Air Bag Light......................................... 277, 303
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 339
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 340Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 340, 341Air Conditioner System................................. 340Air Conditioning................................................ 67Max............................................................. 67Rear............................................................. 71Air Conditioning Filter....................................... 73Air Conditioning System................................... 72Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 73
Air Filter......................................................... 339Air PressureTires.......................................................... 382AlarmArm The System....................................26, 27Disarm The System......................................27Panic............................................................19Rearm The System......................................27Security Alarm.......................................... 111Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................26Alterations/ModificationsVehicle.........................................................12Amazon FireTV..................................... 234, 240Amazon FireTV Built-in.................................. 234Ambient LightMulticolor.....................................................63Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................. 347, 400Disposal.................................................... 348
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410 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
............. 111, 248Anti-Lock Warning Light................................. 111Apps.............................................................. 233Arming System Security Alarm............................................. 26Assist, Hill Start............................................. 254Audio Systems (Radio)......................... 104, 203Auto Down Power Windows............................. 82Auto Hold............................................. 115, 125Automatic Folding Mirrors............................... 53Automatic Headlights...................................... 59Automatic High Beams.................................... 59Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)............. 72Automatic Transmission...................... 119, 127Adding Fluid.............................................. 351Fluid And Filter Change............................. 351Fluid Change............................................. 351Fluid Level Check...................................... 351Fluid Type........................................ 351, 402Special Additives....................................... 351Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode... 129AutoPark........................................................ 120Autostick........................................................ 130Operation.................................................. 130AUX Cord.......................................................... 77Auxiliary Driving Systems............................... 258
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet).......... 78Auxiliary Power Outlet...................................... 78Axle Fluid...................................................... 402
B
Battery................................................. 109, 338Charging System Light.............................. 109Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 19Battery Saver Feature...................................... 62Belts, Seat.................................................... 303Body Mechanism Lubrication....................... 343Bodywork...................................................... 392B-Pillar Location............................................ 379Brake Assist System..................................... 250Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 250Brake Fluid.......................................... 350, 402Brake System...................................... 350, 396Anti-Lock (ABS)......................................... 396Fluid Check............................................... 350Master Cylinder........................................ 350Parking..................................................... 123Warning Light........................................... 108Brake/Transmission Interlock...................... 127Bulb Replacement........................................ 374Bulbs, Light................................................... 305
C
Camera, Front............................................... 176Camera, Night Vision..................................... 177Camera, Rear....................................... 174, 181Camera, Rear Washer................................... 174Camera, Surround View................................ 181Capacities, Fluid............................................ 400Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............................................... 334Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 348Car Washes................................................... 393Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 305, 306Care And Maintenance................................. 392Cargo Area Cover.............................................92Cargo Area Storage..........................................90Cargo Compartment.........................................90Cargo Tie-Downs..............................................91Cellular Phone............................................... 247Center Console, Front......................................75Center Console, Rear.......................................75Chains, Tire................................................... 389ChargingWireless.......................................................80Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 375Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 118

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Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
.................. 303Checks, Safety............................................... 303Child Restraint............................................... 289Child Restraints Booster Seats............................................ 291Child Seat Installation............................... 300How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 297Infant And Child Restraints....................... 290Locating The LATCH Anchorages............... 295Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 292Older Children And Child Restraints..........291Seating Positions...................................... 292Child Safety Locks........................................... 31Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 398CleaningWheels...................................................... 388Climate Control................................................ 66Automatic.................................................... 66Rear............................................................ 69CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications......... 398Cold Weather Operation................................ 122Compact Spare Tire....................................... 386Contract, Service........................................... 405Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).............348
Cooling System............................................. 346Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 347Coolant Level................................... 348, 349Cooling Capacity....................................... 400Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 348Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 347Inspection............................... 347, 348, 349Points To Remember................................ 349Pressure Cap............................................ 348Radiator Cap............................................ 348Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)......................... 347, 400, 401Corrosion Protection..................................... 392Cruise Control (Speed Control)..................... 142Cruise Light.......................................... 115, 116Customer Assistance.................................... 403Customer Programmable Features............... 204Cybersecurity................................................ 203
D
Daytime Running Lights................................... 58Defroster, Windshield................................... 304De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 26De-Icer, Windshield.......................................... 66Diagnostic System, Onboard......................... 117Digital Instrument Cluster ¹.............................. 96
DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 337DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 348Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles... 398Door Ajar....................................................... 109Door Locks................................................27, 31Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors....31Doors...............................................................27Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................................36Driving........................................................... 199Tips........................................................... 199DrowsyDriverDetection................................. 249
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 250Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 248Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 251, 257Electric Parking Brake................................... 123Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet).........78
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)... 111, 112, 251
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect.................... 133Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 109
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412 Emergency Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
............................. 325Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 307Jump Starting............................................ 319Manual Park Release................................ 323Refueling................................................... 321Tow Hooks................................................. 328Towing A Disabled Vehicle......................... 326Emergency Braking........................................ 263Emergency, In Case OfJacking...................................................... 310Emission Control System Maintenance......... 118Engine........................................................... 334Air Cleaner................................................. 339Break-In Recommendations...................... 122Checking Oil Level..................................... 337Compartment......................... 334, 335, 336Compartment Identification... 334, 335, 336Coolant (Antifreeze)................................... 109Cooling...................................................... 346Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 305, 306Fails To Start............................................. 122Flooded, Starting....................................... 122Fuel Requirements.......................... 397, 400Jump Starting............................................ 319Oil.................................................... 338, 400
Oil Filler Cap............................................. 334Oil Filter.................................................... 339Oil Selection........................... 338, 400, 401Oil Synthetic............................................. 339Starting..................................................... 119Engine Oil Life Reset
b
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature...287, 329
Ethanol......................................................... 398Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 305, 306Exhaust System................................... 305, 345Extend, Seats................................................... 43Exterior Lights............................... 57, 305, 374
F
FamCam System........................................... 177FiltersAir Cleaner................................................ 339Air Conditioning..................................73, 341Engine Oil................................................. 339Engine Oil Disposal................................... 339FireTV............................................................ 240FlashersTurn Signals.................................... 116, 305Flash-To-Pass................................................... 59Flooded Engine Starting................................ 122Fluid Capacities............................................ 400
Fluid Leaks.................................................... 305Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 350Engine Oil................................................. 337Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 402Fog Lights.............................................. 61, 115Fold-Flat Seats.................................................36Forward Collision Warning.......... 113, 115, 261Four Wheel Drive............... 113, 114, 131, 134Operation.................................................. 131Shifting..................................................... 114System...................................................... 131Four Wheel Drive Operation.......................... 131Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 325Front And Rear ParkSense System............... 159Front Axle (Differential)................................. 351Front View Camera........................................ 176Fuel............................................................... 397Additives................................................... 398Clean Air................................................... 398Ethanol..................................................... 398Gasoline................................................... 397Materials Added....................................... 398Methanol.................................................. 398

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Octane Rating
........................................... 397Requirements................................. 397, 400Specifications............................................ 401Tank Capacity............................................ 400Fuel Saver Technology................................... 139Fuel System Cautions.................................... 399Fueling........................................................... 183Fuses............................................................. 352
G
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 53Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 397Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 398Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 398Gear Ranges.................................................. 128Glass Cleaning............................................... 395Gross Axle Weight Rating............................... 186Gross Combination Weight Rating................. 186Gross Trailer Weight...................................... 185Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.......................... 185GVWR............................................................ 184
H
Hands-Free Liftgate......................................... 89Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 307Head Restraints............................................... 47Head Up Display (hud) — If Equipped
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Headlights....................................................... 57Automatic.................................................... 59Cleaning................................................... 393Delay........................................................... 60High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 59Leveling....................................................... 61Lights On Reminder..................................... 61On With Wipers............................................ 60Passing........................................................ 59Switch.......................................................... 57Heads Up Display (HUD)............................... 105Heated Mirrors................................................. 53Heated Seats................................................... 45Heated Steering Wheel.................................... 33Hill Descent Control............................. 116, 253Hill Descent Control Indicator....................... 253Hill Start Assist.............................................. 254Hitches Trailer Towing........................................... 188Hold ’N Go.................................................... 125HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 53HoodClosing...................................................... 110Opening.................................................... 110Hood Release.................................................. 87HUD.............................................................. 105
I
Ignition.............................................................22Key Fob Battery Low Or Dead......................22Key Fob Not Detected..................................22Keyless Ignition...........................................22Keyless Push Button....................................22Push Button Ignition....................................22Switch..........................................................22Ignition Park Interlock................................... 127Immobilizer (Sentry Key)..................................22Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 49, 307Instrument Cluster...........................................98Descriptions.............................................. 116Display.........................................................98Home........................................................ 103Menu Items.............................................. 103Instrument Cluster DisplayVehicle Info............................................... 103Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 395Interior And Instrument Lights.........................62Interior Appearance Care.............................. 394Interior Lights...................................................62Interior Monitoring Camera........................... 177Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................64Intersection Collision Assist.......................... 264InverterPower...........................................................80iPod/USB/MP3 Control....................................7711

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Jack Location
................................................. 311Jack Operation............................................... 315Jacking And Tire Changing
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....................... 310Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions......... 311Jacking Instructions....................................... 315Jump Starting................................................ 319
K
Key Fob Arm The System
.......................................... 26Disarm The System..................................... 27Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 21Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 19
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry).. 21
Keyless Enter 'n Go™..................................... 119Passive Entry............................................... 29Passive Entry Programming......................... 29Keys................................................................. 18Replacement............................................... 21Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 22
L
Lane Change Assist......................................... 61Lane Management System............................ 171Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 271Latches.......................................................... 305Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 397Leaks, Fluid................................................... 305
Life Of Tires................................................... 384Liftgate...................................................88, 110Adjustable Height........................................ 89Closing......................................................... 88Hands-Free.................................................. 89Opening....................................................... 88Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 66Light Bulbs.................................................... 305Lighted Cupholders.......................................... 76Lights............................................................ 305Air Bag.................................... 108, 277, 303Ambient....................................................... 62Ambient, Mutlicolor..................................... 63Automatic Headlights.................................. 59Brake Assist Warning............................... 252Brake Warning.......................................... 108Bulb Replacement.................................... 374Cruise.............................................. 115, 116Daytime Running......................................... 58Dimmer Switch............................................ 62Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 57Electric Power Steering............................. 109Electronic Stability Control............... 111, 112Exterior...............................................57, 305Fog.....................................................61, 115Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 307Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 60High Beam................................................ 117
High Beam/Low Beam Select......................59Hill Descent Control Indicator.......... 116, 253Interior.........................................................62Lights On Reminder.....................................61Low Fuel................................................... 112Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 112NEUTRAL.................................................. 115Night Vision.............................110, 113, 116Oil Temperature........................................ 110Park................................................... 59, 116Passing........................................................59Reading.......................................................62Seat Belt Reminder.................................. 110Security Alarm.......................................... 111SelecSpeed Control.................................. 117Service...................................................... 374Sport Mode............................................... 116StopStart.................................................. 116Sway Bar................................................... 115Sway Bar Fault.......................................... 113Traction Control........................................ 252Transmission Temperature....................... 110Turn Signals.............................. 61, 116, 305Vanity Mirror................................................50Load Shed Battery Saver Mode..................... 106Load Shed Battery Saver On......................... 106Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction........... 106Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor............ 106

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